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In the end, the poem openly empathizes with Timothy, suggesting that kids like him need all the help (divine or human) they can get. The line “they say there aren't boys like him anymore” is ironic: clearly, boys like Timothy do exist, and the poem forces the reader to pay attention to them.

The theme of Timothy Winters is the life of the underprivileged and Charles Causley's attitude is frustration. Charles Causley uses a simile to explain that the Welfare State provides no support for Timothy Winters. Causley includes this simile in his poem to show his frustration towards the Welfare State's negligence.

'Timothy Winters' is possibly Causley's most well-known poem – it's a character-study of young boy feeling the brunt of post-war deprivation but maintaining a bold and assertive presence in the world.

A metaphor in the poem explains that the Welfare State cannot support Timothy despite his poverty. Imagery illustrates Timothy's appearance and how it has been influenced by poverty. It also gives an impression towards Timothy's poor living conditions and how he is left to set priorities just to survive.

His ears are described as “bombs” indicating that their size must have been disproportionate to his face, causing them to look more like weapons instead of body parts. His teeth are illustrated as “splinters” depicting poor oral hygiene and care.

The final stanza of this poem is quite heartfelt as it is simply a prayer for Timothy Winters and those like him. Causley implores all or any angel for that matter, to come to hear the passionate amen of Timothy because he is suffering and the only place that's seems of any optimism is prayer.

Abdal Hakim Murad (born: Timothy John Winter; 15 May 1960) is an English academic, theologian and Islamic scholar who is a proponent of Islamic neo-traditionalism. His work includes publications on Islamic theology, modernity, and Anglo-Muslim relations, and he has translated several Islamic texts.